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Writings about Max Zemen

-1947-

January 16, 1947—"Alpha Phi Pi," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: The Alpha Phi Pi is well on the road to regaining its former high social status in the community. Last Tuesday night's stag at the San diego Club was certainly indicative of this, both socially and numerically. Among those able to obtain a four-hour marital pass were Dr. Herman, Leo Beck, Bernard Lipinsky, Morrie Douglas, Laurie Cantor, Max Zemen, and Harold Lasher. Harry Mallen couldn't get the green light. We missed you Harry.  The occasion was augmented by the celebration of Will Breitbard's 21st birthday—we think! Plans are still being formulated for January 36th when the Pi's will invade Long Beach for their annual Western Conference Convention. Proceedings will take place at the Hilton Hotel Sky Room.  The A.P.P.'s are ready to challenge any organization in baseball, basketball or football. We're still waiting for the Haveros to organize their basketball team. Let's go, Manny! We'll be back again next week with more "highlights" of our activities.... 

May 8, 1947— Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ...The Old Timers Say: Morrie Douglas can remember when Lou Snyder fought Al Wolgost here at the Coliseum in 1932.  Among the man friends of Lou who were in his corner were Lorry Cantor, Max Zeman, Aubrey Shulkind.  Wolgost, the World's Champion, eked out a close decision over Snyder. Lou in his younger days was considered one of the outstanding boxers in his division.  Lou, to this day, has kept himself in marvelous physical condition and has recently been honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, after serving with Uncle Sam's forces for several years....   

June 12, 1947—Lou Mogy, "Sports," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5:  The games of the Jewish Softball League which are played Sunday morning at Horace Mann playground located at Park and El Cajon Blvd are going over tremendously... Some of the older men such as Ray Bass, Joe Spatz and Dave Freed are coming out for just a little warm-up practice.  Max Zemen is putting them through their paces...

-1949-

May 1949—Red Borscht (a pseudonym), "Nu?" Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: We cannot report accurately that this paper was deluged with letters and phone calls seeking to determine the identity of Red Borscht.  However, we were pleasantly surprised by the wholesome curiosity manifested by our readers. There is nothing surreptitious in employing a non-0de-plume. Revealing our identity will accomplish nothing of interest. The following (an impressive list indeed) were accused of being the probable author of Nu...Bess Snyder, Max Zeman (sic, Zemen), Sally Ratner, Al Slayen, Rex Jacobson, Lolita Schwitkis, Lou Mogy and Maryan Doctor...

December 2, 1949—"Tifereth Israel Elects Officers," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The Tifereth Israel Synagogue held its annual election of officers on Thursday, Nov. 17.  The following were elected to office: Alex J. Newman, President; Moe S. Berlin, 1st Vice President; Its Penter, 2nd Vice President; Henry Bowman, Rec. Secretary; Edward Baranov, Financial Sec.; Moe Hershey, Treasurer. The following were elected the Board of Directors fora period of two years: I Teacher, Sam Addleson, Paul Nestor, Abe Ratner, Ben Levenson, Isadore Jacobson, Sidney Newman, Joe Spatz and Moss Addleson. Elected for a term of one year: Milo Berenson, Sam Druskin, Herman Tulchinsky, Max Zemen, Marco Ratner, Sam Geller, Frank Pomeranz, Sid Naliboff, Al Young, IRving Schneider, Maurice Zahalsky, Abe Sackheim, Sidney Smith, Irving Goodman, Max Brody, Mrs. Its Penter...

-1950-
October 6, 1950—"Alpha Phi Pi," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Like the proverbial "hot dice" the good times were rolling Saturday night, October 330 in the newly acquired club house in Mission Hills. Approximately 25 couples attended... Visitors from afar included Seaman Fred Weitzman who was piped aboard from boot camp and the two modern versions of Sgt. York, Berts Nestor and Epsten....Guests at the last wmeeting were alumni Harry Mallen, Bob Breitbard and Max Zeeman (sic, Zemen).

November 17, 1950—"University of Judaism Founders Day Dinner Nov. 19," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The Annual Founders Day Dinner, in honor of the establishment of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, will be held at the Biltmore Hotel, Sunday evening, November 19th. Dr. Louis Finkelstein, President of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, which sponsors the University of Judaism will be the speaker.  Mr. Ezio Pinza, famous Metropolitan Opera singer, will be the guest artist. An original Eternal Light broadcaset will also be presented. Attending the Founder's Day Dinner from San Diego, will be Rabbi and Mrs. Monroe Levens, Cantor Joseph Cysner, Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Berlin, Mr. and Mrs. Max Zemen, Mr. I Jacobson, Mr. Its Penter, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Newman, and M. and Mrs. Irving Goodman.

-1951-
February 2, 1951—"Tifereth Israel Men's Club to Nominate Officers," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: At the next meeting of the Tifereth Israel Men's Club, scheduled for Tuesday, February 6th, at 8:00 p.m., nominations for officers and board members for the coming year will take place. Members of the Nominating Committee are Moe Berlin, Chairman; Max Zemen, Paul Nestor, Sid Newman, and Jerry Weissman.

2) "Congregation Tifereth Israel, Daughters of Israel to Hold Joint Installation," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: On Tuesday, Feb. 14th, at 8:00 p.m., a joint Installation Ceremony of the newly elected officers of Congregation Tifereth Israel and of the Daughters of Israel will take place at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.  Rabbi Monroe Levens, Installing Officer, will conduct the ceremonies to usher the following newly elected officers into office.  Congregation Tifereth Israel—President, Alex J. Newman; 1st Vice President, Its Penter; 2nd Vice President, frank Pomeranz; Recording Secretary, Samuel F. Brenes; Financial Secretary, Edward Baranov Treasurer, Max Zemen. Daughters of Israel: President, Mrs. Rose Neumann; Honorary Past President, Mrs. Jennie Siner; 1st Vice President, Mrs. Mary Schwartz, 2nd Vice Preisdent, Mrs. Sophia Blanc, 3rd Vice President, Mrs. Celia Berkouf, Recording Secretary, Ida Pearl; Corresponding Secretary, Sarah Geller, Social Secretary, Pearl Shulack, Financial Secretary, Elise Meyer; Treasurer, Jennie Siner; Publicity, Laura Simon. The Installation Ceremonies will be followed by a social evening with cards and refreshments. The entire community is cordially invited to enjoy this Installation Social.

March 16, 1951—"Purim Carnival at Tifereth Israel," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: The entire community is cordially invited to the big Purim Carnival sponsored by Tifereth Israel Synagogue and its Religious School, with the assistance of the Daughters of Israel, Sisterhood and Men's Club.  The date is Saturday, March 17th; the time, 7 p.m., promptly. An outstanding program has been arranged including presentations by both the children of the Religious Schools and the adult members of the Synagogue. The pupils of the school will first present a program in song under the directorship of Cantor Joseph Cysner.  Second on the program will be the presentation of a hilarious skit, "The Lone Stranger," a modern radio version of the story of Purim, in which Max Zemen, Bob Cheron, Deane Greenberg, Moe Hershey, Bob Wohl, Beronda Tulchinsky, Joe Kader, Sarah and James Geller, and Cantor Cysner will participate.  Third on the program will be "Stoup the Homentasch," a giveaway show at which a radio, washing machine, television, appliances, etc., will be given away.  "Stop the Homentasch," which offers everyone a chance to win, will star Ida Wax, assisted by Sarah Geller and Rabbi Levens.

May 25, 1951—"United Synagogue Holds Conference," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: The full program for the Sixth Annual Conference of the United Synagogue of America and the National Women's League, Southern California Region, was being formulated this week following individual and joint planning sessions of the two organizations representing 25 Conservative congregations in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. More than 500 delegates are expected to attend the conference Sunday, May 27th, at Sinai Congregation, Fourth and New Hampshire in Los Angeles, where an afternoon of seminars and business meetings will precede the evening dinner featuring Dr. Max Routtenberg, executive vice president of the Rabbinical Assembly of America as guest speaker. ...The following will attend as delegates from Tifereth Israel Synagogue of San Diego: M.S. Berlin, Its Penter, Arthur Gardner, Ben Levenson, Joe J. Kader, Bob Cheron, Moss Addleson, I. Jacobson, Irving Goodman and Max Zemen.  Alternates: Simon Rich, Harold Steckel, Henry Bowman, Herman Tulchinsky, Sam Brenes, Sam Sklar, Joe Spatz, Sid Newman, Paul Nestor and Marco Ratner.

September 14, 1951—"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: San Diegans seen having a good time at Highland Springs were the Harvey Steinmans, the Max Zemans (sic, Zemens), the Harry Brussels and the Maxwell Kaufmans.




-2005-
October 13, 2005—Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Yom Kippur 5766 Donor Booklet, Additional Pledges (in Alphabetical Order),"  page 7:  ...Sharlene & David Berman, in memory of beloved families, Lillian & Max Zemen & Lillian & Irving Berman & in honor of our children & grandchildren, Lisa, Dan, Nathan, Alex & Lisa Ann...

October 31, 2005—Visit to crypts of Max and Lillian Zemen, Shalom Mausoleum, Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego:

December 2005—"High Holy Day Pledges," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California), page 13: Sharlene & David Berman—In memory of beloved families, Lillian & Max Zemen & Lillian & Irving Berman & in honor of our children & grandchildren, Lisa, Dan, Nathan, Alex, & Lisa Ann.